Children's Health

McDonald's says 'brand ambassador' won't visit schools anymore

CHOP releases vaccine-themed video game for kids

Vax Pack Hero

Children's Health

Preparing my pet for my new infant

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Temple University Hospital sending new parents home with box for baby

Baby Box

All New Jersey public schools to undergo mandatory lead water testing

Glass of Water

South Jersey 4-year-old found dead in community pool

Children's Health

Newborns may be getting over-diagnosed with gastric reflux disease

CHOP doctor gets award for research on climate change and kidney stones

Gregory Tasian CHOP

Study: Spanking children doesn't improve behavior, leads to troubling outcomes

More kids eating detergent pods, study finds

Delco cancer survivor, a Philadelphia Union soccer fan, gets surprise celebration on last day of chemo

Child cancer patient

Study: Anti-Vaccination linked to uptick in U.S. measles, whooping cough outbreaks

Police: Philadelphia toddler ingests crack cocaine while at day care

GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouches voluntarily recalled

GoGo SqueeZ

Study: Autistic kids more likely to be gender non-conforming

Parents can spot errors that doctors miss, study finds

Pa. trying to clamp down on use of psych drugs by children on Medicaid

CHOP study: Medicaid, CHIP beat out private insurance in helping low-income children

Children's Health

Report: Allentown has highest percentage of kids with high lead levels among selected Pa. cities

Why CHOP wants to study your baby's poo

Children's Health

Final report on global childhood obesity presented to WHO

Children's Health

Family warns of battery dangers following toddler's death

Obit Brianna Florer

Marvel honors CHOP patient 'Iron Max' with cameo in 'Iron Man' comic

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Rider University women's basketball team drafts girl battling kidney disease

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Bucks County teen reportedly finds razor blade in Halloween candy

Candy needle

CHOP takes a bite out of the Big Apple

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EPA investigating old Kensington factory site; children reportedly have high lead levels

Back to school: After-school snacks that won’t spoil their dinner

Children's Health

Study: Body image issues begin as early as age 8

Child Body Image

CHOP’s new Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care set to open

Buerger Center CHOP

Study: Smoking near toddlers likely as bad as smoking while pregnant

Second Hand Smoke

Devon Still, daughter Leah present CHOP with donation

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CHOP falls to No. 2 on 'Best Children's Hospitals' list

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Wait before you cut that cord

Children's Health

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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A smarter approach to snacking in schools

Children Diets

Omega-3 fatty acids may help boys with ADHD improve their concentration

CHOP studies seek clues to complications after heart surgery

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Advocating for your child when doctors doubt the diagnosis

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Devon Still's daughter receives encouraging news in battle with cancer

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